It didn't work but Kellyn now has an arguement at FTC for making a move. We've seen before that even trying to make waves is respected.

Kellyn did not make waves or should get respect, she literally felt for Michael saying he has an idol and ended up feeling stupid afterwards. Her "making waves" was just to save Michael in the fear of him having an idol which is understandable but also showed how easy it is to manipulate her. I know she was playing safe but making waves is never playing safe.